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Will anyone topple Infantino? How Fifa president is trying to cling on after World Cup sell-off debacle
Gianni Infantino is actively campaigning for re-election as Fifa president at next year’s congress in March, despite the controversy surrounding the abandoned World Cup sell-off plan. However, no credible opponent has emerged to challenge him, with sources suggesting potential candidates are deterred by the enormous incumbency advantage he possesses as the sitting president who controls…
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Paxton’s Democratic rival James Talarico makes screeching U-turn on trans rights at secret fundraiser
Texas Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico was challenged at a private Houston fundraiser over comments he made supporting a national ban on gender-related surgery for minors and opposing transgender participation in girls’ sports where safety or fairness could be affected. He said his remarks had lacked context because the Fox News interview was cut short,…
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Scottish hospitality leaders warn pints may reach £10 by 2030
Scottish hospitality leaders have warned that pints could cost up to £10 by 2030 unless governments support struggling pubs, restaurants and hotels. They are urging First Minister John Swinney to lobby Westminster to halve hospitality VAT from 20% to 10%, arguing that high costs could lead to closures, job losses and desolate high streets. More…
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Trump reports positive three-hour US-Iran talks amid rising oil prices
Donald Trump said US and Iranian officials held a three-hour meeting at the UN General Assembly in New York, describing it as “very good” and suggesting further talks were planned. The discussions reportedly focused on ending the nearly seven-month US-Iran conflict, as Washington faces pressure from worsening tensions and sharply rising oil prices. Trump said…
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Trump and Mamdani show unexpected cooperation despite bitter political differences
Donald Trump appeared unusually warm towards New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani during a meeting at Gracie Mansion, despite previously attacking him as a “communist lunatic”. In a private exchange, Trump reportedly offered to arrange White House meetings, support Mamdani and continue working with him, highlighting their unexpectedly cooperative relationship despite their sharply different politics. The…
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Disney Promotes Cathleen Taff to President Entertainment Studios and Consumer Products
Disney has promoted Cathleen Taff to president of its newly combined Entertainment–Studios and Consumer Products team, effective 4 October. The restructuring will bring most licensing and publishing operations into Disney Entertainment, aiming to align consumer products more closely with the company’s film and television content. Taff will retain oversight of production services, franchise management, theatrical…
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San Francisco sues Trump Media over paid early access to posts
San Francisco sued Trump Media & Technology Group over Truth API, a service selling paying customers early access to Donald Trump’s and other officials’ Truth Social posts. The city alleged that the arrangement breached California competition law and federal ethics and anti-corruption rules by enabling private profits from government statements capable of moving financial markets.…
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Trump emphasises US technological edge and direct diplomacy in address to world leaders
President Trump delivered remarks to the United Nations emphasizing American economic, military, and technological strength, with particular focus on artificial intelligence capabilities and competition with China. The a
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Borrowing surge piles pressure on Chancellor as Arctic bases agreed
Government borrowing hit £18.3bn in August, well above forecast, adding pressure on Chancellor Healey. The US, Denmark and Greenland are establishing new military bases in the Arctic.